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The Honeymoon Period

thehoneymoonperiod

Elaine and Mark met at a movie club and got married in a brewery. Mark loves spreadsheets. Elaine can’t pronounce asterisk. We watch a lot of film and TV.

tv & film

All Episodes

59:35

”You have no soul”: The Sixth Commandment, The...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/07/27

Elaine has a really bad cold and is losing her voice, so please enjoy her gradual descent into madness throughout this episode. In TV, Elaine’s been watching BBC true crime drama The Sixth Commandment (3:39) and Mark’s started on Season 2 of The Afterparty (10:52). In film, Mark reports back on his attempt at a Barbenheimer day out. Then we turn our minds to our review of the two movies themselves, Oppenheimer (14:26) and Barbie (33:30). No spoilers for Oppenheimer, but we do - in a move that

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57:54

”Was it Tim Key?”: Secret Invasion, Hijack, Nimona,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/07/18

During this week’s pod, Mark tries to explain two thought experiments to Elaine, with varying results. And Mark mentions wrestling, so if you’re playing The Honeymoon Period drinking game get your glasses ready. In TV, we start with Elaine sighing before Mark can even get going on his Secret Invasion (3:41) review. Then we move on to talk about Apple TV’s mini-series Hijack (11:00). In film, Mark’s enchanted by Netflix animated drama Nimona (20:15). And we both try not to self-destruct with

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01:21:54

“Let’s go, MacGuffin!”: Best Interests, Black Mirror...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/07/05

Mark has finally taken Elaine to see live wrestling. Find out what she made of it at the top of the show. In TV, we start with a discussion on BBC drama Best Interests. This show depicts a parent’s fight to stop a hospital withdrawing treatment from her ill child. In our review of Best Interests, we touch on our own journey as parents of a disabled child with life limiting illnesses and also our experience of baby loss. This may be something you want to give a miss so please note our review of Best

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01:13:44

“Jacko from Brush Strokes”: Black Mirror (Season 6,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/06/20

In this episode, we once again make reference to ‘Allo ‘Allo and Elaine does a really creepy impression of Elmo. We also review the latest offering from the DC Extended Universe - The Flash - and the first two episodes of Season 6 of Charlie Brooker’s anthology series Black Mirror. Slightly different set up to this show. We start with spoiler-free thoughts on The Flash (6:40) and Black Mirror S6 Eps 1 & 2 (23:18). Then, for those of you who want to listen to an in-depth, very spoilerific

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01:29:30

“Old bloke has four kids”: Are You There God? It’s...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/06/08

In this episode, we're like Cousin Matthew trundling through the countryside in his trusty motorcar…. but why *is* Mark watching Downton Abbey? In movies, we review Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret (8:44), Fast X (17:10), and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (29:00). Then in TV, Mark’s been laughing out loud to I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (39:00), Elaine’s been getting obsessed with Silo (43:36), and we’ve got mixed views on the much awaited Poker Face (56:00). AND FINALLY, we

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01:35:58

“Eggs ‘n’ Baker”: Eurovision, Fatal Attraction,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/05/20

Brace yourselves. This week’s pod is bulging with many many references to Eurovision songs new and old. Including the greatest Eurovision song of all time (according to Elaine). In TV, we revisit s2 Yellowjackets (17:22). Elaine’s been watching Paramount Plus’ ‘re-imagining’ of 80s erotic thriller Fatal Attraction (25:32). And we reflect on the latest series of the one of the first shows we ever reviewed on the pod - Race Across the World (35:52). In film, Mark’s been to see Super Mario Bros and

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01:10:00

“Freevee!”: Succession (S4), Yellowjackets (S2), Jury...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/04/21

We are back with another jam-packed show full of chat about the latest releases on the big and small screen. Starting with TV, we delve (spoiler free) into two of the shows of the moment: Succession (02:00) and Yellowjackets (17:23). Plus we review episode 1 of reality show / mockumentary Jury Duty (30:00). In film, we review Shazam! Fury of the Gods (40:15), Creed III (46:30), and John Wick 4 (58:00). Or should that be ‘John Winn’...? How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram -

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01:15:41

Mark goes to Wrestlemania 39: The Afterparty

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/04/12

Our ‘live from LA’ recording is forever lost to technical difficulties, but fear not we’ve got a bumper Wrestlemania episode for you. Live from our sofa. And yes, Mark takes us through his thoughts on LA, the atmosphere in the stadium, and his review of the actual event. BUT also stick around for the answers to very important questions like... What did a fellow Cultaholic fan ask Mark about Newcastle? Did Elaine really meet Sami Zayn on a night out? How did Snoop Dogg save Wrestlemania39? Who

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58:00

Mark goes to Wrestlemania 39: The Preview

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/03/28

In this special episode, we prepare for Mark’s upcoming trip to Los Angeles for Wrestlemania 39. Our wide-ranging chat covers Mark’s entry into wrestling fandom, what to say to your dad when he tells you ‘it’s all fake’, and Elaine's least favourite wrestlers. Plus an in-depth conversation about the Wrestlemania 39 card, Prison Dom, and why the Bloodline storyline is best thing WWE has done in years. But Wrestlemania is not enough! When Mark returns from LA, he’s off to the sold out North

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01:13:04

“There are four lights”: Cocaine Bear, The Whale,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/02/28

5 weeks to WrestleMania for Mark - and an extravaganza of film and tv reviews for you! After a chat about renting washing machines from Rumbelows, Big Brother contestants of yesteryear, and our thoughts on the BAFTAs we do eventually get on with discussing the latest big releases. In a move that causes confusion for Elaine, this week’s episode deals with the silver screen first. Mark’s been to see Cocaine Bear (11:25) and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (33:01). Elaine’s been to see The Whale

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01:05:30

“It’s not Naked Lunch”: Happy Valley, The Last of Us,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/02/08

The countdown to Mark’s trip to Wrestlemania in Los Angeles continues (only 7 more weeks of this!) before we turn to slightly less jocular goings-on in the BBC’s Happy Valley (13:15) and HBO’s post-apocalyptic video game adaptation The Last of Us (22:50). In our film section, Gerard Butler’s superbly named Brodie Torrance is in full action mode in Plane (29:04). And we end with our thoughts on M. Night Shyamalan’s latest offering Knock at the Cabin (37:08). We start with a spoiler free discussion of

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01:04:44

Top 10 TV shows of 2022

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/01/08

We countdown our favourite TV shows of 2022. Enjoy the part where Mark forgets to include one of his most loved shows in his list! Elaine’s Top 10 list was featured in The Custard TV’s Best of 2022 feature. You can also read her picks and The Custard TV crew’s lists here: https://www.thecustardtv.com/best-of-2022-our-picks. And you can follow The Custard TV @thecustardpod on twitter and @itsthecustardtv on Instagram. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d

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01:02:17

Top 10 Films of 2022

The Honeymoon Period ·

2023/01/02

We countdown our favourite movies from last year - with some unusual picks from Mark and a last minute change to Elaine’s No 1! How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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01:38:33

“Hello, I’m a whale!”: Strike, The Flatshare, Violent...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/12/20

Welcome back! This week, we discuss Mark’s availability to play Santa, some great telly, some questionable Christmas films, and, oh yes, that really unknown film Avatar: The Way of Water. In TV, Elaine’s very happy to see the return of Tom Burke’s troubled private detective Strike (6:10) whilst Mark is charmed by The Flatshare (15:27). In film, Mark’s been on a Christmas extravaganza, taking in Violent Night (21:25), Falling for Christmas (25:08), and A Christmas Story Christmas (27:46). And

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43:36

Date Night: Escape to Victory (1981)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/12/14

The episode where Elaine yells the sacred words, “You do not know Allo Allo!” and apologises for going ‘too dark’ with her analysis. Enjoy! How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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01:17:45

“He’s got a beard and he’s a Jedi”: The Vow (s2),...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/11/18

In TV, Elaine has, of course, been watching two documentaries about sex cults, The Vow (Season 2) and Orgasm, Inc: The Story of OneTaste (5:55). Mark praises US comedy-drama series The Bear (21:00). And we finish with a spoiler free discussion of the latest Star Wars show Andor (27:00). In our Movies section, Elaine’s been to see Florence Pugh in The Wonder (37:07). Mark’s been to see Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in Black Adam (43:26). We have a difference of opinion on The Banshees of Inisherin

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59:45

Date Fright: An American Werewolf In London (1981)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/10/31

Elaine, once again, doesn't pick Bram Stoker's Dracula for her Halloween movie. Warning: Spoilers throughout. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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45:14

Date Fright: Ready or Not (2019)

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/10/25

We return for a spooky special. But remember: no ghosts. Spoilers from 24:35. How to support the show Follow us on: Twitter - Instagram - Letterboxd We’d love it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a star rating on Spotify. AND, if you like what we do, and fancy buying us a coffee, you can do so here. Thanks so much.

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01:47:03

“I want to watch Only Connect first”: The Rehearsal,...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/09/29

We’re back! After a month away, we return with a jumbo episode of tv and film reviews. In TV, we’ve enjoyed The Rehearsal (6:55) and Bad Sisters (12:34), but have a difference of opinion when it comes to The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power / Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon (20:32). Plus, we discuss our favourite Strictly celebrity dancers from this year's crop (47:30). In film, Mark has thoughts on two films that might have passed you by: Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (58:33) and After Yang

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01:12:11

“Are you STILL going on about The Village?”: Under...

The Honeymoon Period ·

2022/08/23

Your sleep deprived podcasters return with our latest telly and movie reviews. In TV, Elaine’s been enjoying true crime mini-series Under the Banner of Heaven (6:07) and we’ve both taken in the first episode of BBC1’s new observational drama Marriage (9:53). In the film section, we cover Bullet Train (21:12), Not Okay (25:32) and Prey (28:37). All spoiler free. We finish with our review of Jordan Peele’s latest movie, Nope. Our spoiler free thoughts start at 41:18 BUT we do take a deep dive into

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